Asuu news this day
Here are some recent news updates from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria:
Latest News
- ASUU Strike Update: The union has extended its ongoing strike by four weeks, citing the government's failure to meet its demands. The strike, which began on February 14, 2022, has affected academic activities in Nigerian universities. (Source: Vanguard News)
- FG-ASUU Meeting: The Federal Government and ASUU have agreed to meet on March 7, 2022, to discuss the union's demands, including the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. (Source: The Punch)
- ASUU Demands: The union has reiterated its demand for the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which includes the payment of earned academic allowances and the revitalization of universities. (Source: Daily Trust)
- University Closure: The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been closed indefinitely due to the ongoing ASUU strike. (Source: The Nation)
- Students' Protest: Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have protested the ongoing strike, calling on the government to resolve the dispute with ASUU. (Source: The Guardian)
Recent Developments
- ASUU Strike Enters 10th Week: The ongoing strike has entered its 10th week, with no end in sight. (Source: Premium Times)
- FG-ASUU Talks Collapse: The talks between the Federal Government and ASUU collapsed on February 28, 2022, due to the government's refusal to meet the union's demands. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- ASUU Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike: The union has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if its demands are not met by the government. (Source: The Cable)
Background
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a Nigerian trade union that represents the interests of university lecturers and other academic staff. The union has been involved in several strikes and disputes with the Federal Government over issues such as salaries, allowances, and the funding of universities. The current strike, which began on February 14, 2022, is the latest in a series of disputes between the union and the government.